Finance Director, Planning and Performance Management

at  Zurich insurance

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.
If you have experience in Financial Planning and Analytics and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Planning and Performance Management Analyst to conduct and oversee complex financial analysis, and develop key financial models and presentations for strategic projects as and when they arise.
Reporting to the Head of Planning & Performance Management for Zurich Canada, you will lead analytical reviews of business initiatives, support the development and communication of financial and strategic plans, and collaborate cross-functionally on aligning financial objectives with business goals.
This is a hybrid role.

ABOUT US

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.
A future with Zurich
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.
As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.
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WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop and provide comprehensive financial analysis in support of the business unit and enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Generate solutions to complex financial issues, combining a big-picture view with detailed analytics to deliver actionable insights and ensure alignment between strategic and financial plans.
• Evaluate the impact of external changes (e.g., regulatory, market) on the business unit and assigned department.
• Act as a trusted finance partner and subject matter expert on financial performance, prepare and deliver complex financial reports, analysis, and insights, with commentary and recommendations to aid decision-making.
• Develop and streamline financial models and processes to support key decision-making and enhance the accessibility and accuracy of performance insights across business units.
• Lead and support special projects and business initiatives, including ‘deep dives’ into specific areas of concern.
• Design, generate and review complex financial models, and act as finance point of contact for financial modeling related to organic and inorganic growth initiatives.